Four reasons why to love the new Porsche 911 GT3

At the last Geneva Motor Show PorschePorscheGermany, 1931 > present43 models
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unveiled the facelifted version of the road-track icon 911 GT3Porsche 911 GT3Germany, 2017 > present. Based on the GT3 CupPorsche 911 GT3 CupGermany, 2016 > present this sports car is the ultimate combination of pure racing emotion and road driving pleasure. That's why here at Autoviva we decided to gather four reasons why you will love the new 2017 Porsche 911 GT3Porsche 911 GT3Germany, 2017 > present.

Reason 1 – Faster than ever at Nürburgring

The new 911 GT3Porsche 911 GT3Germany, 2017 > present has just beaten its predecessor time at the historic Nürburgring circuit. 7m12,7s is the new official record for PorschePorscheGermany, 1931 > present43 models
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 at the Green Hell however it is still not enough to beat rivals such as the Dodge Viper ACR (7.12,13), the Mercedes AMG GT-R (7.10,92), the Nissan GT-R (7.08,67), the Lamborghini Aventador SV (6.59,73) and the Lamborghini Huracán Performante (6.52,01).

Reason 2 – Perfect for the road and track

If it can drive so fast in Nordschleife, then it is ready to be driven fast in any other road on the planet. That's why we believe that the 911 GT3Porsche 911 GT3Germany, 2017 > present is yet another proof of Porsche's ability to create an amazing car that can be taken to the limits but that can also be used on a daily basis.

PorschePorscheGermany, 1931 > present43 models
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has refined the chassis of the GT3Porsche 911 GT3Germany, 2017 > present to boost its handling characteristics. Depending on the speed, it steers either in the opposite or the same direction as the front wheels, thereby improving the vehicle’s agility and stability, making it fast on the corners and stable on the straights. 

Reason 3 – More Powerful

The new 911 GT3Porsche 911 GT3Germany, 2017 > present is more powerful than before thanks to a 4.0 direct-injection flat-six engine which gets a rigid valvetrain system taken from the GT3 CupPorsche 911 GT3 CupGermany, 2016 > present. It also gets new pistons, rings, crank and bearings, as well as a more slippery cylinder liner coating to reduce friction and provide more mid-range torque. It comes with a 500hp output, 460Nm of torque and a 9000rpm redline.

Reason 4 – Six-speed manual transmission is back

GT3 fans weren't very happy when the last 911 GT3Porsche 911 GT3Germany, 2017 > present dropped the manual transmission option. But with the new model the German brand brings back a six-speed manual transmission option. However, it will only be available until October, when the transmission goes into full production.

Porsche 911 GT3 arriving in June

The 911 GT3Porsche 911 GT3Germany, 2017 > present is available to order now and launch in Germany is scheduled for mid-June. Prices start at 152,416 euro, including VAT and country-specific equipment.